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Bizarre foods around the Middle East

Zomato, December 25, 2016
If you thought food is always meant to be appetizing, you might be mistaken
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If you thought food is always meant to be appetizing, you might be mistaken. Not all food items are pleasing to the eyes or meant for Instagram. Speaking of which, do you like being adventurous with your food? If yes, how adventurous? Also, what is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten? Whatever your replies are, we bet it can’t get weirder than these.

Lebanon

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For a dining experience in the middle of nature, Nahr is where you need to go. It's a great spot to hang out with your family over some delicious Lebanese food, including intestines! Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and head to Nahr. If you would like to know more about this restaurant, check here.

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With the drop in temperature, it's the perfect time to spend some quality time with your family outdoors. Tallet Abou offers a great ambiance with an outdoor space for you to enjoy the weather and some great local food, with some unusual delicacies like intestines and brains. Read more about this hotel here.

Qatar

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IDAM by Alain Ducasse is a fine French restaurant loved by many locals. Be it a special occasion or to simply treat yourself to some delicious French food, IDAM is it. Either season vegetables or foie gras, black truffles, or apricot souffle, this classic French restaurant is a sure winner- Not to forget the snails! Get to know more about this interesting restaurant here.

Want to try something different and delicious? Biryani sushi perhaps? Cactus Senshi has a wide variety of sushi and other Japanese dishes. Sashimi, nigiri, bento boxes, and a lot more for you to choose from. They even have some delicious noodle and rice bowls for you to choose from. For more trivia on Cactus Senshi, click here.

UAE

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To experience the true taste of Emirati food and hospitality, head to Aseelah. You can see how the restaurant celebrates local ingredients in its menu. Camel stew, Samak, chicken margoogat, and more such special dishes give you a glimpse of what they have in store for you. If you are planning to visit Aseelah, read up more on it here.

If you're curious about what camel meat tastes like, try Local House's camel burger. While you're at it, order a milkshake made with camel milk. That's not all, they have camel pasta, camel salad, and camel wellington too.